Microstructural properties, thermodynamics and kinetics of Al-Si semi-solid billet fabricated by liquid phase reaction sintering

•Al-Si semi-solid billet was prepared directly from elemental powder.•Microstructure evolution was analyzed and a mechanism model was established.•The analysis and prediction system of liquid phase content was established.•A reaction dynamic model is established by thermodynamic and kinetic analysis...

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